Description
Delicate French Madeleines bring nostalgic charm from Normandy’s coastal kitchens, promising buttery shells with delicate golden edges. Fragrant with vanilla and lemon zest, these shell-shaped delights offer a perfect companion to afternoon tea or morning coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) plain flour
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) caster sugar
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) melted butter
Leavening Agent:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Finishing Ingredient:
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 190°C (Gas Mark 5) to ensure proper baking environment.
- Meticulously coat each cavity of the Madeleine pan with a thin layer of melted butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Vigorously whisk eggs and sugar together until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy, and voluminous mousse-like consistency.
- Carefully sift flour and baking powder directly into the egg mixture, gently incorporating with a folding motion to maintain the delicate air bubbles.
- Gradually introduce melted butter into the batter, folding smoothly to create a uniform and silky texture.
- Delicately distribute the batter into each mold, filling approximately three-quarters of each cavity to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the Madeleine pan in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, watching for a golden-brown coloration that indicates perfect doneness.
- Transfer the freshly baked madeleines to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature before elegantly dusting with a light veil of icing sugar.
Notes
- Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes before baking to develop a more pronounced hump and enhance the classic Madeleine texture.
- Use a piping bag for precise and even filling of the Madeleine molds, ensuring uniform shell-like shapes.
- For a flavor twist, add lemon zest or vanilla extract to the batter to create a more aromatic and personalized treat.
- Invest in a non-stick Madeleine pan for easier release and more defined shell patterns, guaranteeing picture-perfect results every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg